Keeping an eye on patient safety using human factors engineering (HFE): a family affair for the hospitalized child.

Barbara L. Wilson

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Keeping an eye on patient safety using human factors engineering (HFE): a family affair for the hospitalized child.

November 23, 2016

Wilson BL. J Spec Pediatr Nurs. 2010;15(1):84-7.

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Providing background on error types and system failure, this article advocates a human factors approach to engaging families in safe care.

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